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Commemorative Bench and Tree Program

Looking for a meaningful way to honour a loved one, celebrate a special accomplishment, or give back to your community? The City of Niagara Falls’ Commemorative Bench and Tree Program lets you create a lasting tribute while enhancing the beauty of our parks, trails, and cemeteries.

How it works

Your donation helps green our city and provides places for reflection and enjoyment. Whether you’re marking a milestone like a birth, graduation, wedding, retirement or remembering someone special, your gift will leave a legacy for generations. 

You can choose a bench or tree that best reflects your tribute. We are happy to discuss ideas with you and answer any questions.

  • Choose a standard park bench, or select a butterfly bench for the Children's Memorial Walkway
  • Pick a preferred tree species from a variety of options
  • Select your location preference, such as a specific park, trail, cemetery or the Children's Memorial Walkway. The City will review and approve the final location of trees and benches.

How to donate

Applications are accepted year-round, making it easy to plan your dedication when the time is right.

Step 1: Complete the form

Step 2: Submit your form and  payment

  • Select your method of payment on the form. You can pay by debit, Visa or Mastercard, cheque (payable to the “City of Niagara Falls”), or by an online payment link (staff will email you a payment link; a convenience fee will apply). We do not accept cash

Fees: Get the most current pricing on the Schedule of Fees.

Complete the online form

Installation timeframe

Commemorative trees and benches are installed by the City each spring and fall.

Tree species to choose from

The City’s Forestry team has carefully selected trees that thrive best in our local environment. Learn more about the types of trees available: 

Basswood, Dog Wood, Eastern White Pine, Hackberry, Ironwood, Kentucky Coffee Tree, Maidenhair, Native Red Maple, Red Bud, Red Oak, Serviceberry, Sugar Maple, Sweetgum, Tulip Tree, White Oak, White Spruce

Contact Us

City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Canada
905-356-7521
service@niagarafalls.ca